Dems EAT Their Own in California, with Ana Kasparian, and Trump's "Softer" Deportation Approach, with Gregory Bovino | Ep. 1317

May 14, 2026

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Megyn Kelly discusses California political races, a nepotistic New York congressional candidacy, challenges to principled politicians like Thomas Massie, and a perceived softening of Trump administration deportation policies, with guests Ana Kasparian and former Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino providing analysis.

California Governor's Race Tensions

Katie Porter accused billionaire Tom Steyer of leaking a five-year-old video from the Department of Energy showing her berating a staffer, framing it as evidence Steyer fears her anti-corporate stance. Steyer's campaign issued a non-denial, stating "Tom has nothing to do with that video" while blaming Porter's polling woes on herself. Polls now show Xavier Becerra leading at 19%, tied with Steve Hilton and Steyer at 17%; Republican Chad Bianco at 11% outperforms Porter's 10%. Kasparian criticized all candidates' debate performances: Steyer struggled on legally unfeasible policies, Bianco offered anger without solutions, and Becerra seemed stuck in outdated politics amid California's debt, overspending on unmonitored nonprofits, and need for business-friendly reforms. Becerra's KTLA interview drew mockery when he demanded a "profile" with few tough questions, signaling unreadiness. A former Biden official on CNN called Becerra ineffective as HHS secretary, unable to stand up to Trump.

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What you'll learn

1 (01:00) **Show Intro and Guest Tease** - Megyn Kelly welcomes listeners and previews Gregory Bovino's discussion on Trump deportation policies
2 (02:52) **Katie Porter Accuses Tom Steyer of Leaking Video** - Porter blames Steyer's camp for releasing old staffer berating clip on CNN
3 (08:06) **California Governor Race Polls Shift** - Xavier Becerra leads at 19%, tied Hilton/Steyer at 17%, Porter at 10%
4 (11:52) **Becerra's KTLA Interview Gaffe** - Becerra demands "profile" piece with few tough questions, walks out vibe
5 (17:35) **Jack Schlossberg NY House Campaign Implodes** - NYT exposes erratic behavior, no experience, staff turnover since launch
6 (24:05) **Political Competency Crisis Discussion** - Kasparian/Kelly lament unqualified politicians amid Iran war mishandling
7 (28:36) **Thomas Massie Primary Attack** - Trump/Israel lobby (AIPAC, Adelson) fund challenger Gallrein with millions in ads

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Show Notes

Megyn Kelly is joined by Ana Kasparian, host and producer of "The Young Turks," to discuss the top Democrats in the California governor’s race spiraling, Katie Porter taking wild shots at Tom Steyer, Xavier Becerra embarrassingly trying to avoid tough questions, Kennedy offspring loser Jack Schlossberg struggling to explain his actual qualifications and role as a “content creator,” backlash to his congressional campaign, the massive campaign against Thomas Massie, how powerful donors are targeting him over his stance on Israel and Epstein push, and more. Then Gregory Bovino, former Border Patrol Commander at Large, joins to discuss concerns the Trump administration is taking a softer approach now on deportations, shifting rhetoric from immigration officials since Bovino left his position, how Trump’s deportation policy shifted after the Minnesota killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, why Bovino believes the administration backed off aggressive enforcement, why “self-deportations” are one of the most effective immigration enforcement strategies, how interior enforcement impacts border security, the role of E-Verify, and more.

Kasparian- https://kasparian.substack.com/

Bovino- https://x.com/GregoryKBovino

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